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Dietary supplement

Lovage Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lovage is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and bloating, mild urinary tract flushing, water retention (mild diuretic).Based on those ingredients, 75 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are certified organic Lovage powder extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lovage by Hawaii Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: certified organic Lovage powder extract. The liquid is made with vegetable palm glycerin and Hawaiian artesian water as inactive ingredients that keep it in liquid form.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Lovage product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lovage's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold rates lovage for diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage from diabetes) as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That means the science isn't established enough yet to say whether it works for that purpose or not.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lovage

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lovage is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but concentrated extracts like this one have limited safety data. The main concern is photosensitivity — long-term oral use may increase your risk of phototoxic reactions (sun sensitivity that can damage skin), so avoid excessive sun or UV light exposure while taking it.

Topical use carries a risk of contact dermatitis. The safety data advises against lovage in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow.

There isn't enough data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lovage

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lovage.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 75 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take diuretic drugs (water pills) like furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide, or similar medications for blood pressure or fluid management, double-check with your pharmacist before adding this product — lovage may interfere with how they work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Lovage extract is worth considering if you're exploring traditional herbal remedies and you don't take diuretics. If you're on a water pill or blood pressure medication that works by increasing fluid loss, you'll want to check with your pharmacist first — lovage may reduce its effect.

Pregnant or breastfeeding folks should talk with their doctor before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lovage, straight from the product label.

Brand Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 0727973544583
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 238189
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lovage by Hawaii Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
20 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
0727973544583
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Lovage powder extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Non-Alcohol Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no gluten, artificial colors, pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals. Non GMO.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3

Contains no alcohol

Description: We meticulously produced this extract according to precise standards where each herbs are individually extracted according to their distinct characteristic to ensure a broad spectrum of therapeutic plant compounds. We use a classic maceration extraction method in combination with ultrasonic extraction, so that the vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids and other active constituents of the herbs are maintained.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility. Ultra Sonic

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops in juice, water, tea or as desired up to four times per day.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.

Not to be used during pregnancy. Consult a physician before using if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Formula

(Levisticum officinale)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Lovage by Hawaii Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lovage by Hawaii Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size20 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

0 NP per serving

Lovage is a celery-like herb traditionally used for digestion, bloating, and as a mild diuretic to flush the urinary tract. Human evidence for these u...

Certified organic Lovage powder extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Crystal clear artesian Hawaiian Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lovage by Hawaii Pharm Drug Interactions

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75Drugs
75 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lovage with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

certified organic Lovage powder extract1 drug type · 75 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, lovage root might interfere with diuretic therapy due to its aquaretic effects.
Some diuretics include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lovage, from the product label.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lovage by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Lovage by Hawaii Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lovage has a known interaction with 75 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lovage contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against lovage in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Long-term use may increase your risk of photosensitivity — a sun sensitivity reaction that can damage your skin — so avoid excessive sun or UV light. Topical contact with the extract can cause contact dermatitis. A high-quality review of lovage's side effects hasn't been done, so other effects may exist.
Does this really work for what it's marketed for?
The evidence we have rates lovage for diabetic nephropathy as insufficient to say whether it works. The science just isn't solid enough yet.
Why is there a warning about sun exposure?
Lovage contains compounds that can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of a phototoxic reaction — a kind of chemical burn triggered by sun exposure. If you use this long-term, protecting your skin from excessive sun or UV light is important.
What's in this besides the lovage?
The liquid is made with vegetable palm glycerin and Hawaiian artesian water — these are inactive ingredients that keep it in liquid form. There are no other active ingredients.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lovage's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lovage 10 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
  3. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  4. Wichtl MW. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Ed. N.M. Bisset. Stuttgart: Medpharm GmbH Scientific Publishers, 1994.
  5. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  6. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  7. Robbers JE, Tyler VE. Tyler's Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, NY: The Haworth Herbal Press, 1999.
  8. Ashwood-Smith MJ, Ceska O, Yeoman A, et al. Photosensitivity from harvesting lovage (Levisticum officinale). Contact Dermatitis 1992;26(5):356-357.
  9. Martynyuk L, Martynyuk L, Ruzhitska O, Martynyuk O. Effect of the herbal combination Canephron N on diabetic nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus: results of a comparative cohort study. J Altern Complement Med. 2014;20(6):472-478. PubMed
  10. Lapeere H, Boone B, Verhaeghe E, Ongenae K, Lambert J. Contact dermatitis caused by lovage (Levisticum officinalis) essential oil. Contact Dermatitis 2013;69(3):181-2.

See these in context on the Lovage monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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